English, advanced syllabus: grade limits
English, advanced syllabus matriculation exam grade limits for spring 2026: L 267, E 248, M 225, C 197, B 160, A 126 points (max 299). On average across 2023–2026, L has needed about 274 points and E about 255. The Matriculation Examination Board (YTL) sets the limits separately for each session.
Grade limits checked against the Board's site on .
| Session | L | E | M | C | B | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 267 | 248 | 225 | 197 | 160 | 126 |
| Autumn 2025 | 277 | 259 | 241 | 218 | 188 | 153 |
| Spring 2025 | 274 | 255 | 236 | 212 | 175 | 146 |
| Autumn 2024 | 278 | 258 | 238 | 212 | 181 | 151 |
| Spring 2024 | 278 | 259 | 239 | 212 | 172 | 132 |
| Autumn 2023 | 277 | 257 | 238 | 213 | 182 | 147 |
| Spring 2023 | 267 | 248 | 227 | 201 | 167 | 131 |
| Average | 274 | 255 | 235 | 209 | 175 | 141 |
Grades as percentages
L ≥ 92 %E ≥ 85 %M ≥ 79 %C ≥ 70 %B ≥ 59 %A ≥ 47 %
Read more
- Subject guide and past exams
- All past exams in this subject
- How grades are determined (in Finnish)
- What will my points get me? (in Finnish)
Source: Ylioppilastutkintolautakunta. Mother-tongue limits apply to the whole exam (reading + writing).